SportsAugust 22, 2026

extrapolate

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Definition

To infer or estimate unknown data or future values by extending known trends or patterns.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin words 'extra' (outside) and 'polire' (to polish or smooth), this term originally referred to the mathematical process of extending a curve beyond its known range.

In the news

The article uses the word to explain how a player's performance in a partial season could be projected over a full 17-game schedule to show his statistical potential.

Fantasy football 2026 rankings, draft prep: Model releases best QB, RB, WR, TE picks, cheat sheets, ADP, tiers

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